Resources^ from the Rest of Us (07.10.25)
Opinions, investigations, reports & opportunities
Hey everyone! Resources^ from the Rest of US posts highlight some of the things I’m reading — including expert opinions from folks in my region, investigations and reports. I also include things that impact us and our communities. When I come across research or fellowship opportunities, I’ll tag those at the bottom.
Investigations / Expert Op-Eds
Yewande O. Addie and Jasmine McNealy | Tech Policy Press | Lessons from Nigeria and Kenya on Digital Colonialism in AI Health Messaging
Citizen Lab | We Say You Want a Revolution - PRISONBREAK - An AI-enabled influence operation aimed at overthrowing the Iranian regime
Reuters | How China waged an infowar against US interests in the Philippines
ISEAS Yusaf Ishak Institute | John Lee | The AI-robotics revolution, China-US rivalry and Southeast Asia
Right Livelihood | Announcement of the 2025 Laureates (includes Myanmar, Pacific Island, and Taiwan)
Sun Star | Janette Toral | Whose data counts?
News
Reuters | China’s Huawei co-develops DeepSeek model, improves censoring
Straits Times | Google to screen, block Singapore users under 18 years old from inappropriate apps by March 2026
Financial Review | Deloitte to refund government, admits using AI in $440k report
Bangkok Post | Local AI growth threatened as a result of skills shortages
Time Magazine | Why Indonesia suspended – then un-suspended – Tiktok’s operating license
GovInsider | Indonesia healthcare AI hackathon targets nation’s most urgent health challenges
Kompas | Pancasila dan jalan pulang demokrasi ( English Version: Pancasila and the road home to democracy)
Batam News Asia | Indonesia ranks third globally: Komdigi warns against rising AI-driven child exploitation
Manila Bulletin | CHR: Use of AI should not sacrifice workers’ rights
Daily Guardian | Experts warn AI may deepen Philippines’ digital divide
Channel News Asia | Hong Kong to install surveillance cameras with AI facial recognition
Marketech APAC | Seven in ten Singapore workers frustrated with AI tools, survey shows
Straits Times | 3 in 4 Singapore teachers use AI, more than double overseas peers: OECD survey
Vietnam Net Global | Vietnam seeks responsible AI use in digital communication
Asahi Shimbun | UN plans to greatly increase use of AI to offset budget cuts
Mint (India) | What if AI is quietly fixing prices without anyone noticing?
Tatler Asia | How the Tech for Good Institute is building a people-first digital economy
Reports
Engage Media | Report: Tracing the Indonesian Government’s AI Technology Procurement Track from 2021 to 2024
Privacy International | Challenging the Militarisation of Tech
Dev Discourse | Cultural bias and algorithmic injustice threaten AI’s role in disability inclusion
Hankyoreh | How Taiwan uses digital democracy to fight AI misinfo and foster social dialogue
Government Announcements
Republic of Korea | 인공지능기본법 하위법령 및 가이드라인(안) 대국민 의견수렴(080-137-1300) Public Opinion Collection for the Draft Subordinate Legislation and Guidelines of the Basic Act on Artificial Intelligence (080-137-1300)
Malaysia | Discussion Paper on Artificial Intelligence in the Malaysian Financial Sector (public comment period until 17 October)
Malaysia | Public Consultation: Content Code Review (Public Consultation period 17 Sept - 07 Nov 2025)
Taiwan, Republic of China | 公部門人工智慧應用參考手冊（草案）(Reference Manual on Artificial Intelligence Applications in the Public Sector (Draft)
Global North Announcements
Monash University | Monash University establishes AI partnership with Singapore Institute of Technology
Podcasts/Webinars
Channel News Asia | Asia’s climate goals at risk from AI energy demands: Climate Impact X
Straight Talk Southeast Asia | Trends in Transnational Crime with Jason Tower (hosted by Bridget Welsh)